Zechariah 14:1-2 question

kirmmy

Well-known member
I just read this: https://e-watchman.com/coming-fall-house-god/

Excellent article.

My question is from here:
But if Jehovah is to be “a defense around the inhabitants of Jerusalem,” as the scripture says, how is it that “the city will actually be captured and the houses be pillaged, and the women themselves will be raped. And half of the city must go forth into the exile; but as for the remaining ones of the people, they will not be cut off from the city”? (Zechariah 14:1-2)

RK goes on to explain that:

“The remaining ones of the people” who are not cut off from the city are the remaining ones of the covenant, whose martyrdom during the great tribulation brings about their instantaneous transfer to the New Jerusalem.

The question is simple; Why did Zechariah put the last part of that scripture as a question? Expressed Doubt on the part of the prophet? Mistranslation? Incorrect interpretation of the original Hebrew?

Brother King doesn't mention and obviously believes it is a statement.
 

Watchman

Moderator
Staff member
Jerusalem represents two phases of God's purpose. That is because Christianity exists in two spheres, earthly and heavenly. While the remnant of anointed persons are on earth they are as if inhabiting earthly Jerusalem. The city is captured and goes into exile during the tribulation. Those who are not cut off from the city are those who, in the twinkling of an eye, are changed into spirits and they become citizens of the New Jerusalem. Here is a link to a related article entitled A Tale of Two Cities.
 

kirmmy

Well-known member
Thank you, I read that article and the preceding and understand it much better now. Great articles, BTW.

I must appogize for the question though. I wondered why there was a "?" at the end of the verse. After reading those articles I said: "Oh no, I can't be that dumb." Sure enough the "?" was added by you as you were asking a question in the article. SMH. I feel like a bit of an idiot now. :(

The silver lining were those two articles which I would recommend any real JW read. They really put what's happening and will happen in perspective.
 
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